Takedown Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'takedown' can mean forcing someone to the ground in a sport like wrestling, or the act of removing or dismantling something, such as deleting content from a website.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. In sports (especially wrestling/MMA), a 'takedown' means putting an opponent on the ground. In technology or law, it means removing content (like a video takedown). 'Takedown' can also refer to dismantling equipment. Not to be confused with 'take down' (the verb phrase).
Example Sentences
The wrestler made a quick takedown in the first round.
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The website received a legal takedown notice for copyright violation.
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The takedown of the old stage took all afternoon.
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That fighter’s takedown skills are impressive—no one escapes him!
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We had to request a takedown of the video due to privacy concerns.
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The team organized a quick takedown after the concert so the hall was empty in no time.
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